M&A Club

What M&A Club does

M&A Club is a Canadian private, membership-based professional networking organization that connects mergers and acquisitions and corporate finance professionals across the country. Founded in 2009 and headquartered in Montreal, the organization operates 18 chapters spanning Alberta, British Columbia, Ontario, and Quebec, including a dedicated Young Professionals in M&A Network (JPMA). Its core offering is access to a curated professional network via monthly roundtable meetings, 150+ events per year, an annual M&A Forum, and the annual M&A Awards Gala (11th edition held May 2026 at Le Windsor in Montreal, with 400+ attendees). Sub-brands include M&A Academy (structured training such as the "Growth Through Acquisition" program), M&A Circles (peer discussion groups), the JPMA network, and an email newsletter.

M&A Club does not operate proprietary technology; the platform is fundamentally human-mediated through events, chapters, and the newsletter, supported by a standard website (maclub.ca). Revenue is generated through tiered individual memberships (CAD $750 for 14 months), corporate memberships (CAD $3,500 single-office, CAD $6,000 provincial, CAD $10,000 all-Canada), and per-event fees for non-members (CAD $75–$350). Institutional members include BDC, Desjardins, Scotiabank, RBC, National Bank, PwC, KPMG, EDC, Dentons, Fonds de solidarité FTQ, Investissement Québec, and several national law and accounting firms.

The organization is led by Founder & President Brahm Elkin (with Marilyn Elkin as Vice President). In 2026 the company extended into structured education via a partnership with McGill University's Dobson Centre for Entrepreneurship to launch an Entrepreneurship Through Acquisition (ETA) program (inaugural cohort Summer 2026), and added cross-border and ecosystem partnerships (Classe Affaires for Francophone European market entry; FML Consultation for SME succession). The organization has 1–10 employees, no disclosed outside funding, no subsidiaries, and no M&A activity of its own.

Name

M&A Club

Legal name

M&A Club

Website

https://maclub.ca

Company type

Private

Founded year

2009

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

1–10 employees

Short description

M&A Club is a Montreal-based private professional network, founded in 2009, that connects Canadian M&A and corporate finance professionals through 18 regional chapters, 150+ annual events, and tiered individual and corporate memberships.

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Product category

Professional Networking Services

NAICS

Business Associations (813910), Business, Professional, Labor, Political, and Similar Organizations (8139), Professional Organizations (813920)

SIC

Services-Membership Organizations (8600), Services-Management Consulting Services (8742)

akta.pro primary industry

M&A Advisory (Buy-Side & Sell-Side) (BPAHAOAA)

akta.pro secondary industry

M&A Advisory (Buy-side/Sell-side) (BPAHADAC)

Keywords

• M&A professional networking
• Mergers and acquisitions network
• Corporate finance community
• Business networking events
• Professional association services

Headquarters

HQ city

Montréal

HQ country

Canada

HQ region

North America

Offices1 record

Markets served

GTM type

B2B

Offering type

Services

Cost components

Personnel, Operations, Marketing or Sales, Others

Revenue model

1. Individual Membership: Individual membership provides access to all M&A Club chapters and events across Canada for one person. Priced at $750 for a 14-month period (special June 2026 offer).
2. Corporate Membership - Single Office: Corporate membership allowing all representatives within the same office to access all M&A Clubs for 12 months. Priced at $3,500.
3. Corporate Membership - Provincial: Corporate membership providing multiple offices within a province access to all Clubs for 12 months. Priced at $6,000.
4. Corporate Membership - All Canada: Corporate membership providing multiple offices across Canada access to all Clubs for 12 months. Priced at $10,000.
5. Event Registration - Non-members: Non-members can attend individual events such as lunch meetings and networking sessions for $75 per event.
6. JPMA Event Tickets: Young M&A Professionals (JPMA) cocktail events priced at $85 for members, $95 for non-members, and $350 for 4-ticket packages.

Pricing tiers

Go-to-market motion1 record

Distribution channels4 records

Marketing channels6 records

Core offering

M&A Club operates a membership-based professional networking organization that connects mergers and acquisitions and corporate finance professionals across Canada. The organization offers individual and corporate memberships that grant access to 18 regional chapters, over 150 annual events including monthly roundtables, the annual M&A Forum, the M&A Awards Gala, the M&A Academy educational program, M&A Circles peer discussion groups, and the JPMA young professionals network.

Product overview

M&A Club is Canada's largest M&A professional network, operating as a membership-based organization that connects corporate finance and M&A professionals across the country. The organization is built around its chapter network (18 chapters spanning Alberta, British Columbia, Ontario, and Quebec), supplemented by a robust events calendar (150+ events per year including monthly roundtables, the annual M&A Forum, and the M&A Awards Gala), the M&A Club Academy for structured educational programming, M&A Circles for peer discussions, a YPMA/JPMA network for young professionals, and a newsletter service. Membership access is the primary product, with tiered individual (CAD $750/year) and corporate subscriptions (CAD $3,500–$10,000/year) providing entry to all chapters and events.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Brands

• M&A Forum: Annual forum event for M&A professionals
• M&A Awards Gala
• M&A Academy
• M&A Circles
• JPMA (Young Professionals in M&A Network)

Products and services

• M&A Club Membership Subscription-based membership providing access to all 18 M&A Club chapters across Canada, monthly roundtable meetings, networking events, the M&A Forum, and the M&A Awards Gala. Individual memberships priced at CAD $750 (14-month promotion); corporate memberships range from CAD $3,500 (Single Office) to CAD $10,000 (All Canada) annually.
• Chapter Network Geographic chapter structure spanning 18 chapters across Canada (Alberta, British Columbia, Ontario, and Quebec), including the Young Professionals in M&A Network (JPMA/YPMA). Chapters host regular meetings, roundtables, and networking events for local M&A professionals.
• Events and Roundtables Over 150 events per year including monthly chapter meetings, regional roundtables, networking cocktails, breakfast meetings, lunch meetings, 5@7 receptions, and private dinners. Non-member event attendance priced at CAD $75 per session.
• M&A Forum Annual flagship conference bringing together Canada's M&A ecosystem for high-level discussions, panels, and deal-making networking opportunities.
• M&A Club Academy Structured educational program offering training sessions such as the 'Growth Through Acquisition' program. The Academy provides learning opportunities for M&A professionals outside a formal degree framework.
• M&A Awards Gala Annual awards ceremony recognizing excellence and achievement in mergers and acquisitions in Quebec and Canada. The 2026 edition marks the 11th edition, held at Le Windsor in Montreal, with 10 award categories covering law firms, accounting firms, financial advisors, private equity, debt financing, succession, cross-border deals, and young professionals.
• Young Professionals in M&A Network (JPMA/YPMA) Dedicated network within M&A Club for young M&A professionals, hosting networking cocktails, social events, and professional development gatherings. Tickets priced at $85 for members, $95 for non-members, with 4-ticket packages at $350.
• M&A Circles Peer discussion groups within M&A Club focused on structured knowledge-sharing among M&A professionals, providing intimate forums for exchanging deal opportunities and industry insights.
• Entrepreneurship Through Acquisition (ETA) Program Educational program launched in partnership with McGill University's Dobson Centre for Entrepreneurship that trains aspiring entrepreneurs, professionals, and executives to acquire, lead, and grow established SMEs, directly addressing Canada's growing business succession gap. The inaugural cohort begins Summer 2026.

Quantifiable outcome

• Over 150 events per year including monthly roundtables, M&A Forum, and Awards Gala
• +2 more outcomes

Named customers3 records

Segments7 records

Ideal customer profiles3 records

Technology focussed No

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Partnerships

26 partnerships are on record, tiered core, minor and major.

• McGill University's Dobson Centre for EntrepreneurshipcoreStrategic or Co-development Partner · 18 February 2026The M&A Club of Canada partnered with McGill University's Dobson Centre for Entrepreneurship to launch a new Entrepreneurship Through Acquisition (ETA) program. The two-phase program will train aspiring entrepreneurs to acquire, lead, and grow established SMEs, directly addressing Canada's growing business succession gap. The inaugural cohort begins in Summer 2026. This initiative is distinctive in North America as it offers university-supported ETA training to independent entrepreneurs, professionals, and executives outside a formal degree framework.
• FML ConsultationcoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerThe M&A Club partnered with FML Consultation to build best-in-class strategic partnerships across the mergers and acquisitions ecosystem in Canada. Florence Morin-Laurin and Khalil Guliwala joined forces with the M&A Club team. The partnership aims to address Canada's largest transfer of business assets in its history, bringing together lawyers, notaries, accountants, bankers, insurers, advisors, brokers, and founders.
• Classe Affaires (Canada France)minorGTM or Marketing PartnerClasse Affaires became a partner of the M&A Club. Specializing in supporting Francophone European companies seeking to establish a presence in Canada, Classe Affaires leverages recognized expertise in mergers and acquisitions, a strong network of qualified partners, and a proven methodology to ensure a secure and efficient process at every stage. The partnership supports the M&A Club's mission to bring together leading professionals and organizations to foster business opportunities and market development in Canada.
• BDC (Business Development Bank of Canada)majorGTM or Marketing PartnerNational member of the M&A Club. BDC participates in events and provides expertise on business financing, growth, and transition capital topics. Multiple BDC professionals serve as speakers at M&A Club events.
• DesjardinsmajorGTM or Marketing PartnerProvincial/national member of the M&A Club. Desjardins participates as a member and hosts/presents at M&A Club events.
• Banque Scotia (Scotiabank)majorGTM or Marketing PartnerProvincial/national member of the M&A Club. Scotiabank participates in M&A Club events and hosts chapter meetings.
• BCFmajorGTM or Marketing PartnerMember of the M&A Club. BCF, a business law firm, participates in events and hosts chapter meetings including Quebec City chapter events.
• Fonds de solidarité FTQmajorGTM or Marketing PartnerMember of the M&A Club. The Fonds de solidarité FTQ participates in events and has representatives who provide insights on private equity and investment topics.
• Investissement QuébecmajorGTM or Marketing PartnerMember of the M&A Club. Investissement Québec participates in events and hosts chapter meetings, providing expertise on investment and business development in Quebec.
• RBC (Royal Bank of Canada)majorGTM or Marketing PartnerMember of the M&A Club. RBC professionals participate in events and provide insights on M&A trends and financing.
• PwC (PricewaterhouseCoopers)majorGTM or Marketing PartnerMember of the M&A Club. PwC participates in events, hosts chapter meetings, and provides expertise on M&A transactions and financial advisory.
• KPMGmajorGTM or Marketing PartnerMember of the M&A Club. KPMG participates in M&A Club events and hosts chapter meetings including Quebec City chapter.
• DentonsmajorGTM or Marketing PartnerMember of the M&A Club. Dentons is a global law firm that participates in M&A Club events, hosts chapter meetings in Calgary and Edmonton, and sponsors events.
• EDC (Export Development Canada)majorGTM or Marketing PartnerMember of the M&A Club. EDC participates in events and hosts chapter meetings including Kitchener/Waterloo, Montreal, and South-Shore events.
• Miller Thomson LLPmajorGTM or Marketing PartnerMember of the M&A Club. Miller Thomson is an Alberta-based law firm with professionals co-presiding the Edmonton chapter.
• MallettemajorGTM or Marketing PartnerMember of the M&A Club. Mallette is an accounting firm that hosts chapter meetings including Montreal events.
• The CFO CentremajorGTM or Marketing PartnerMember of the M&A Club. The CFO Centre provides fractional CFO services and has professionals involved in chapter leadership.
• Crawley MacKewn Brush LLPminorGTM or Marketing PartnerMember of the M&A Club. A Toronto-based law firm participating in M&A Club Toronto events.
• KRB LawyersminorGTM or Marketing PartnerMember of the M&A Club. A Montreal-based law firm with founding partner Chris Karambatsos active in the network.
• LaverlyminorGTM or Marketing PartnerMember of the M&A Club. A professional services firm participating in the network.
• PreliaminorGTM or Marketing PartnerMember of the M&A Club. A professional services firm participating in the network.
• NBC (National Bank of Canada)majorGTM or Marketing PartnerMember of the M&A Club. National Bank participates in M&A Club events and provides banking expertise.
• Air CanadaminorGTM or Marketing PartnerMember of the M&A Club. National member participating in the network.
• CBV (Chartered Business Valuator Institute)minorGTM or Marketing PartnerMember of the M&A Club. The professional body for business valuators participating in the network.
• MLT AikinsminorGTM or Marketing PartnerMember of the M&A Club. A law firm participating in the network.
• CQPDminorGTM or Marketing PartnerMember of the M&A Club. A professional services firm participating in the network.

Scale indicators4 records

Recent moves7 records

Expansion highlights5 records

Direct peers

• M&A Source: M&A Source is a North American association of M&A intermediaries and advisors offering member networking, education and a transaction platform — a direct competitor serving an overlapping dealmaker audience.
• National Association of Certified Valuators and Analysts (NACVA): NACVA is a U.S. professional association for business appraisers, valuators and M&A advisors offering membership, training, and a deal referral network — highly comparable model and audience.
• Association for Corporate Growth (ACG): ACG is the largest global middle-market M&A and corporate development professional association, with chapters across the U.S., Canada, Europe and Asia — the closest international analog to M&A Club's chapter-based, event-driven networking model.
• Association of M&A Advisors (AMA): AMA is a U.S.-headquartered membership organization for M&A intermediaries, dealmakers and advisors — closely matching M&A Club's mission of connecting and credentialing M&A professionals, with similar events and awards programming.

Broad incumbents

• Young Presidents' Organization (YPO): YPO is a global peer membership organization for senior executives and business owners, organized in chapters with events, forums and education — a broader incumbent of the executive peer-networking category M&A Club operates in.
• CFA Society / CFA Institute (Canada): CFA Society Canada operates as a network of local societies for investment professionals, hosting events, education and credentials — a broader incumbent of the finance professional membership model M&A Club uses.
• Entrepreneurs' Organization (EO): EO is a global peer-to-peer membership network for founders and business owners with regional chapters and curated events — comparable chapter-driven membership model serving an adjacent executive segment.

Emerging players

• AIMA (Alternative Investment Management Association): AIMA is a global membership association for the alternative investment industry, including PE dealmakers — analogous professional society structure with chapter events and policy advocacy.

Regional players

• Canadian Venture Capital and Private Equity Association (CVCA): CVCA is the dominant Canadian membership association for the VC and PE ecosystem, offering networking, events and research — a regional parallel serving an adjacent dealmaking community.
• CBV Institute (Chartered Business Valuator Institute): CBV Institute credentials Canadian business valuators and runs member events and education, overlapping with M&A Club's accountant/valuator member base within Canada.

Market position

Strengths5 records

Weaknesses5 records

Competitive moat4 records

Key risks5 records

Key highlights7 records

Customer concentration

• Facebookfacebook.com/maclubca
• LinkedInlinkedin.com/company/ma-club-canada

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Number of profiles

Profiles3 records

Funding overview

Funding rounds

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